Question

how is the connotative meaning of a word different from the denotative meaning of a word?
a connotative meaning is related to the origin of a word, while a denotative meaning is related to the root of a word.
a connotative meaning is based on the emotions associated with a word, while a denotative meaning is based on a specific dictionary meaning.

Explanation:

Denotation is the literal dictionary - defined meaning of a word. Connotation is the emotional and cultural - associated meaning that goes beyond the literal.

Answer:

A connotative meaning is based on the emotions associated with a word, while a denotative meaning is based on a specific dictionary meaning.